Joseph Tenner ‘22
City: New York, NY
Tenure: 2019-2022
HFD ID: 408
Number: 914-529-1116
Email: joeytenner@gmail.com
Linkedin: Joseph Tenner
Bio: After graduation, I moved to New York City and wanted to stay as close to healthcare as I could. My current role is in healthcare management for Northwell Health, where I specialize in finance and operations at the Cancer Institute. Similar to my time at the Hamilton Fire Department, I am able to help people during some of their most vulnerable and difficult times.
Advice/Memory: “You don’t truly understand the value of a moment until it becomes a memory, so be sure to take advantage of the short time you have at HFD.“
Kevin Varga ‘16
City: Santa Barbara, CA
Tenure: 2012-2016
HFD ID: 347
Email: kcvarga7@gmail.com
Number: 724-709-5768
Linkedin: Kevin Varga
Bio: Firefighting with HFD inspired Kevin to become a wildland firefighter upon graduating. He spent a summer on an engine crew in Eureka, Nevada, and loved the outdoor physicality of the job. He was also surprised by the unsustainable wildfire and water management practices that he observed. This observation eventually inspired Kevin to go to graduate school. before that, he spent a few years between a variety of jobs and thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail. Now, Kevin is a 4th year PhD student at UC Santa Barbara, studying climate science and wildfire. He credits his “awesome time at HFD” with leading him to an incredible career as a fire scientist says his veteran/firefighter background allows him to bring a different flavor to the academic community.
Advice/Memory: “Serving with HFD was the best part of my Colgate experience, make the most of it!”
Larry Castellani ‘01
HFD ID: 209
City: Darien, CT
Tenure: 1997-2001
Email: castellani@gmail.com
Number: 917-353-5000
Linkedin: Larry Castellani
Bio: Larry runs a wireless infrastructure services business that builds cell towers.
Advice/Memory: “There are too many stories to tell!“